Trad Gang

Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: owlbait on May 12, 2011, 05:53:00 PM

Title: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: owlbait on May 12, 2011, 05:53:00 PM
As a member of the Zipper ProStaff, whenever you buy new equipment you can ask for a meeting to convene to get help with equipment set-up. I recently bought a new set of limbs for my ZSR riser, 62", 44#@28". Bacote veneers, bamboo core(with coretuff or uniwelt), and bubinga accelerator wedges. Well, right away I knew I would need help for arrow selection and the call went out. Senior ProStaff member Benjy came to the rescue!!!   :thumbsup:   He calculated that even with the difference in our draw lengths that I could/should shoot the same arrow set-up that he does, and had Bill and Tracy package up an arrow to arrive with the limbs. Thanks Benjy. Can't wait to meet you in person and give you a proper THANK YOU!   :clapper:
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: 2treks on May 12, 2011, 06:52:00 PM
NICE! Bill and Tracy are good folk. seems this Benjy feller is too.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: owlbait on May 12, 2011, 07:27:00 PM
Here's some pics of the limbs, my Zipper ProStaff armguard, and the arrow Benjy was kind enough to send me:
 (http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/IMG_0664.jpg)
 (http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/IMG_0666.jpg)
 (http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/IMG_0675.jpg)
 (http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa7/owlbait/IMG_0673.jpg)
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: owlbait on May 12, 2011, 07:30:00 PM
Thanks Benjy! Your draw length made it a real struggle and then I realized, I shoot left wing! I just can't use this one, although with my luck with turkeys, maybe I should!  :readit:    :nono:
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: owlbait on May 12, 2011, 08:04:00 PM
ttt for Tracy!  :D
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: Arwin on May 12, 2011, 08:06:00 PM
Pretty bow!!
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: Dean Lintz on May 12, 2011, 08:41:00 PM
Very nice bow. If that green arrow is what they sent, you sir have a very short draw lol.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: LongStick64 on May 12, 2011, 08:45:00 PM
Sweet sugar I love that armguard. I want one.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: owlbait on May 12, 2011, 08:47:00 PM
Yep, the green arrow is what my buddy Benjy sent! Here I was all posed for a magic arrow to set the league afire with, and he pulls that on me. I should've known when the limbs were taped to the inside of the box, and how short the box was, that something was up! I love my Zipper buddies!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: 59Alaskan on May 12, 2011, 08:51:00 PM
Nice of them to toss that bow and armguard in with your arrow purchase  :)

Very nice set up.  I really like the color combination.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: LONGSTYKES on May 13, 2011, 08:34:00 AM
Great looking bow, nice contrast between the riser and limb veneers. I like the arrow also.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: Mike Gerardi on May 13, 2011, 08:37:00 AM
Looks nice. Glad to see you left enough room on the riser for the I.    ;)
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: GRINCH on May 13, 2011, 10:00:00 AM
Mike thats a nice looking bow and armguard,I'm drooling again.  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: LimBender on May 13, 2011, 10:11:00 AM
Nice Mike!  Limbs go well with the riser.  Gonna be tough to find a quiver for those arrows though, may have to strap em on bandalero style.  

Can't wait for my turn in August.  I'm working on my patience now and not buggin Bill all the time.  

Good to see that Jr. Pro-Staff membership has its rewards.    One day I will reach the coveted promised land.   :p
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: KyStickbow on May 13, 2011, 01:17:00 PM
Nice looking bow!!
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: Old Chief on May 13, 2011, 01:26:00 PM
Very impressive!!!  The bow and the armguard.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: PaddyMac on May 13, 2011, 02:31:00 PM
Really sweet bow.

I just went to the Zipper website and I really like how they let you choose from a menu to specify a custom bow. Very cool.

Cool quivers, too.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: owlbait on May 13, 2011, 05:07:00 PM
Yep, all the Zipper stuff is great. And of course, you guys realize I'm not an OFFICIAL Zipper ProStaff member but Bill does let me play along. I love the versatility of these boys and just 2# difference swapping limbs from SXT to ZSR seems to make just enough difference sometimes. Still, I'll be looking to snipe some of Benjy's St. Judes bids this year!
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: Benjy on May 13, 2011, 08:14:00 PM
Mike, I'm glad you liked the arrow!  :laughing:  You don't need a quiver for those arrows, you just lick the point end and stick it on your forehead! I'm sure you would be glad to post a picture of how that works!

Bill and Tracy are really good sports with all the shenanigans we've been pulling on them. Bill was on the recieving end of that "special" arrow and I see he had no problem fowarding the fun!


Beautiful bow, I'm glad you didn't scratch your limbs getting them out of the box.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: zipper bowss on May 14, 2011, 09:12:00 AM
Mike, I really wish I was in on this one for all the torment you give me!   :p  

I think it is hilarious!

Tracy

p.s. I'll make sure I have that pink shirt you requested next time I see you.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: GRINCH on May 14, 2011, 09:16:00 AM
Tracy does it have the little lacy sleeves.   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: ti-guy on May 14, 2011, 09:21:00 AM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: owlbait on May 14, 2011, 09:38:00 AM
Larry, that is the Senior ProStaff trademark, lacy sleeves, only Benjy is at that level! But I am working on the pink shirt Junior mid-level.   ;)
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: GRINCH on May 14, 2011, 09:42:00 AM
You go Mike,I know you can catch up to Benjy.  :thumbsup:  I may have to try for apprentice status.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: owlbait on May 14, 2011, 09:46:00 AM
Good luck. The initiation is excruiating!  :eek:    :scared:    :nono:
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: GRINCH on May 14, 2011, 09:50:00 AM
Ok now your scaring me,but I went through Chiefs initiation in the Navy how bad could it be.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: Benjy on May 14, 2011, 02:41:00 PM
Mike, I can see now that we are going to have to get together somewhere! By the way, I have not made it to the lacy sleeves level yet! Looks like Larry is wanting to play also  :D
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: JMR on May 14, 2011, 06:05:00 PM
LOL! Where can I get a half dozen of those arras for Turkey huntin.
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: elknutz on May 14, 2011, 09:01:00 PM
That arrow is a perfect match for your other riser!
Title: Re: Zipper ProStaff Help! PICS ADDED
Post by: 2treks on May 14, 2011, 09:20:00 PM
You got that right Elknutz.